Executive Education - Asper School of Business

Executive Education - Asper School of Business Providing executive training and professional development in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.

Your MBA journey may be closer than you think.MBA Essentials helps experienced professionals build executive-level busin...
08/04/2026

Your MBA journey may be closer than you think.

MBA Essentials helps experienced professionals build executive-level business skills while taking a meaningful step toward the Asper MBA. When combined with GMAC Business Fundamentals, the program provides an alternative pathway to the MBA — with no undergraduate degree or GMAC exam required.

Participants can also earn 4.5 credits toward the Asper MBA while strengthening skills in strategy, finance, innovation, change, risk, and leadership.

Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/mba-essentials

Organizations were built for stability. Stability isn't a flaw. It is the foundation that makes organizations work. But ...
07/23/2026

Organizations were built for stability. Stability isn't a flaw. It is the foundation that makes organizations work. But the pace of external change has shifted dramatically. Geopolitical shifts that once unfolded over years now land in weeks. Technology cycles that gave organizations a decade to adapt are now measured in months. The average employee faces ten planned organizational changes per year. A decade ago, it was two.

Thriving in this environment requires more than a change management framework. Through our one-day Change Management program, you will build the capacity to adapt continuously. Not managing change as a series of events, but developing the agility to respond without undermining what makes you and your organization valuable. From organizational restructuring to the adoption of AI, the principles you will develop here apply to the changes your organization is navigating right now.

October 8, 2026.

Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/change-management

RISE is a high-performance senior leadership program for women who are already leading with confidence and are ready to ...
07/22/2026

RISE is a high-performance senior leadership program for women who are already leading with confidence and are ready to accelerate their influence, expand their strategic capabilities, and position themselves for C-suite and board-level roles.

Built for experienced leaders across sectors, RISE is a pragmatic, forward-looking program that meets the real demands of senior leadership: navigating complexity, driving digital transformation, managing enterprise risk, and leading inclusively.

Through three 2-day intensives, executive coaching, and an applied Leadership Simulation Challenge, participants leave with actionable strategies, a powerful peer network, and the readiness to lead large-scale initiatives with clarity and conviction.

Begins September 28, 2026.

Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/rise-executive-leadership-for-women

Recruitment challenges are putting pressure on teams across sectors. But building stronger teams doesn't always start wi...
07/06/2026

Recruitment challenges are putting pressure on teams across sectors. But building stronger teams doesn't always start with hiring externally — it can start with developing the talent already in your organization.

Building Talent at Work: Unlocking Potential Within Your Team is designed for leaders who want practical approaches to recognizing potential, supporting employee growth, and creating meaningful development opportunities within their teams.

Participants will explore day-to-day leadership practices that help build skills, confidence, capability, and long-term team strength.

Learn how to develop talent from within.

Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/building-talent-at-work

Projects move quickly—and strong project management skills can make all the difference.Our two-day Project Management pr...
07/02/2026

Projects move quickly—and strong project management skills can make all the difference.

Our two-day Project Management program helps participants build the practical tools needed to lead projects from planning through successful delivery. Through interactive learning, real-world scenarios, and examples participants can connect back to their own workplace, this program explores how to manage time, scope, quality, costs, risk, progress, and stakeholder communication with greater confidence.

Participants will leave with strategies to strengthen collaboration, improve project visibility, and deliver projects that meet or exceed organizational goals.

October 20-21, 2026 | In-person
Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/project-management

Build the strategic, digital, and leadership capabilities needed to take your next step with MBA Essentials.This flexibl...
06/30/2026

Build the strategic, digital, and leadership capabilities needed to take your next step with MBA Essentials.

This flexible, stackable program combines applied learning, peer collaboration, and a real-world Capstone Strategic Challenge to help current and emerging leaders lead change, manage risk, and drive sustainable growth. Delivered over six months, MBA Essentials also creates a seamless pathway toward the Asper MBA, with 4.5 credits earned upon successful completion.

Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/mba-essentials

Strong communication is one of the most important skills a leader can build. Whether you're presenting, contributing in ...
06/23/2026

Strong communication is one of the most important skills a leader can build. Whether you're presenting, contributing in a meeting, navigating a difficult conversation, or sharing ideas on the spot, how you communicate can shape how others understand, trust, and act on your message.

Speaking as a Leader® is a two-day program designed to help leaders and emerging leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Participants will learn how to structure their thinking, speak with conviction, elevate their leadership presence, and inspire action in both formal and informal settings.

Guided by an experienced communication coach from The Humphrey Group, this program includes reflective learning, personalized coaching, feedback, and collaborative practice in a supportive environment.

Build the skills to make your message clear, compelling, and heard.

Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/speaking-as-a-leader

Our fall program schedule is here! Whether you're leading an organization, supporting people and culture, or managing a ...
06/17/2026

Our fall program schedule is here! Whether you're leading an organization, supporting people and culture, or managing a team through change, our upcoming programs are designed to help you build the capabilities that strengthen how you lead, work, and make decisions.

Learn more and register: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education -schedule-by-date

As you think about the months ahead, ask yourself:What capability would make the biggest difference in the way you lead ...
05/28/2026

As you think about the months ahead, ask yourself:
What capability would make the biggest difference in the way you lead and work right now?

For some, it's leading projects more effectively.
For others, it's navigating difficult conversations, communicating with greater presence, or building confidence in how they approach AI and emerging technologies.

Our upcoming programs are designed to support those goals with practical tools, expert faculty, and learning that transfers the moment you walk back into your work.

• Project Management | June 3–4
• Negotiation and Consensus Building | June 10
• Leadership in AI: Innovation, Strategy, and Ethics | June 19
• Speaking as a Leader® | July 8–9

Explore upcoming programs → https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education -schedule-by-date

Everyone is chasing AI tools. The leaders creating real value are asking better business questions.Because AI isn't just...
05/26/2026

Everyone is chasing AI tools. The leaders creating real value are asking better business questions.

Because AI isn't just a technology shift. It's a decision-making shift.

What matters isn't which tools you adopt, it's knowing where AI actually belongs in your business. Where it creates measurable impact and where it doesn't. What to prioritize now, and what to leave alone.

And it raises harder questions too: How do you manage risk and ethics at scale? What does organizational readiness actually look like — not in theory, but in practice?

That's the focus of our Leadership in AI program, designed for decision-makers who want AI to deliver real results. In one focused day, you'll explore AI through a practical leadership lens, grounded in impact, prioritization, risk, and organizational readiness.

Next Session:
🗓 June 19, 2026
📍 In-Person | Winnipeg

Secure your spot: https://umanitoba.ca/asper/executive-education/leadership-in-ai

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